Anderson Co. deputies locate suspect accused of shooting father

ANDERSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Anderson Co. Sheriff’s Office said depuites located the 19-year-old suspect who allegedly shot his father on May 4, 2023.

Deputies were called to Breazeale Street in Belton early Sunday afternoon. Officials say a father and son got into an argument leading up to the son opening fire at his father.

Deputies identified the shooting suspect as 19-year-old Gabriel Jackson.

Deputies say the victim was airlifted to a hospital, where he is currently in stable but critical condition.

According to deputies, they located Jackson in Abbeville County Monday. They added that Jackson was taken into custody and charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime and assault and battery in a high and aggravated nature.

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